2. Buns of steel

3. Go for fro-yo

? We all scream for ice cream, but we scream louder when we look at the scale afterward. Blending thawed frozen bananas with a sprinkle of cocoa powder can save 170 calories.

4. Go light

? Regular mayonnaise packs 90 calories.

Simply swapping regular mayo for the low-fat or no-fat versions can save at least 45 calories.

5. Beef up your beef

? People often consider ground beef unhealthy, but if you opt for the leaner versions, it can be a good source of protein. Then, add shredded or chopped veggies - mushrooms, peppers and onions. You can save 30 calories per serving.

6. Ounce for
an ounce

? Tofu is the new chicken, especially for vegetarians. Tofu saves up to 100 calories per 3.5-ounce serving compared to chicken or beef.

7. The cream
went sour

? Smearing sour cream on a baked potato can add plenty of hidden calories. Nonfat or reduced-fat yogurt can save 30 calories per two tablespoons.

8. Opt for the cauliflower

? Swapping cauliflower in favor of a potato can save 100 calories per cup. Cauliflower also provides a day's worth of Vitamin C.

Try it mashed, roasted or blending into a creamy soup.

9. It's still spaghetti

? When you think of pasta, you think of spaghetti and sauce.

However, that can pack more than 200 calories per cup. Try cooking spaghetti squash, which will add to your veggie intake and cost you only 42 calories.